Management – Hardware and Software Support Specialization
Purpose
The Management program is designed to provide a basic foundation in Management. This includes, but is not limited to, financial, legal, planning and selling aspects of the Management field. Upon completion of the program, the student should possess the basic skills to enter various Management positions.
The Hardware and Software Support Specialization is designed to provide the student with preparation for a career in hardware and software. The importance of studying computing in the context of business is that the student has an area to start applying computer problem solving and methodology. Upon completion of the program, students should possess basic skills to enter a variety of computing jobs in computer support services including PC repair and Installation Repair Technicians. Students may also use this program as a step toward advanced study in specialized areas of computing such as the Hardware and Software Aspects of Networking Specialization. Students who complete this program should be prepared to take the A+ industry certification exam. The student will have also studied some material covered in other industry certification exams, such as the certification tests offered by Microsoft. In addition, students may choose to study for the CISCO CCNA Exam.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the AAS Management program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate oral and written presentation skills unique in the business community.
- Conduct a personal SWOT analysis for a career as a business manager.
- Design a business plan for a future small business venture community.
- Demonstrate the ability to use technology in analyzing and solving business community problems.
Students completing the Hardware and Software Support specialization will also be able to evaluate and build a simple network.
Occupational Objectives: Microcomputer Support Specialist, Information Technical Support Specialist, Computer Sales Representative, Office Computing Liaison, Skills Upgrading for Office Personnel, Office Automation Specialist, Computing Resource Consultant, Technical Resource Consultant, Install/Repair Technician, Cisco Routing Support Specialist, Networking Technician, Junior Network Administrator, E-business account manager, Network Administrator, E-business support technician.
Admissions Requirements: In addition to the General Admission requirements of the College, entry into the Management curriculum requires proficiency (as determined by required Admissions testing) in basic arithmetic and English. Students who after testing are not proficient in both these subjects will be required to take developmental courses before they are permitted to enroll in any Management program courses (BUS & MKT).
| Course | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year – Fall Term | ||
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| HLT/PED | Health/Physical Education | 1 |
| MKT 201 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| MTH 111, 154, 155 | Basic Technical Math, Quantitative Reasoning, or Statistical Reasoning | 3 |
| SDV 100 / 101 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| Social Science | Any Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 17 | |
| First Year – Spring Term | ||
| BUS 270 | Interpersonal Dynamics in Business Organizations | 3 |
| ITE 130 | Introduction to Internet Services | 3 |
| ITN 101 | Introduction to Network Concepts | 3 |
| BUS 125 | Applied Business Mathematics | 3 |
| ECO 150 | Economic Essentials: Theory and Applications | 3 |
| ITE 152 | Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 18 | |
| Second Year – Fall Term | ||
| ACC 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
| ITN 107 | PC Hardware and Troubleshooting | 3 |
| BUS 240 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| BUS 236 | Communications in Management | 3 |
| ITE 140 | Spreadsheet Software | 3 |
| ITE 215 | Advanced Computer Applications & Integration | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 18 | |
| Second Year – Spring Term | ||
| ACC 212 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 |
| ITN 106 | Microcomputer Operating Systems2 | 3 |
| ITN 111 | Server Administration | 3 |
| Humanities | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| ITN | Any ITN Elective | 3 |
| HLT/PED | Health or Physical Education | 1 |
| Total Semester Credits | 16 | |
| Total Program Credits | 69 | |
1. Students are encouraged to select MTH, ENG and ACC courses with the help of the IT faculty. Students may benefit by taking transfer level MTH, ENG and ACC sequences based on personal goals.
2. Transfer students should consider taking ENG 112 in place of BUS 236.
3. Students must complete all major courses with a grade of “C” or better.